Jenny Packham Bridal Collection 2013

One of the main (if not THE main) highlight of our trip was the Jenny Packham 2013 catwalk show at the St Regis Hotel just off 5th Avenue.

I know from experience that many of you gorgeous lot are Jenny Packham brides already and like RMW the super brand won a Perfect Wedding Award recently, it seems everyone loves a bit of Madame P.

This, in my humble Blog Queen opinion, is their best collection yet. Ethereal, enchanting, elegant and completely show-stopping all at the same time….there wasn’t a single gown that I didn’t fall head over heels for.

Top – Jenny Packham Mimosa | Bottom – Jenny Packham Dentelle

Jenny Packham’s 2013 collection was inspired by the vintage style of 1930’s Paris and the leading ladies of the golden age of cinema, think the Hollywood glamour of Vivien Leigh and Bette Davis mixed with a generous dose of romance and femininity. Yep – beautiful.

Top – Jenny Packham Buttercup | Bottom – Jenny Packham Amaryllis”

As well as draped satins and exquisite french lace there was an abundance of my absolute favourite bridal fabric of all time – silk chiffon. And not only do many of the dresses come available in ivory and champagne but also a very contemporary shade of platinum which looked (and yes I know – I use his word FAR to often)…IMMENSE against the model’s alabaster skin.

Top – Jenny Packham Tuberose | Bottom – Jenny Packham Camellia

Not usually one for a whole heap of sparkle these gowns strutted down the runway like a firework display on the 4th July and I ruddy LOVED it. The embroidery was so delicate and the tiny crystal embellishments made everything glow – a halo of shimmer if you will.

Top – Jenny Packham Astrantia | Bottom – Jenny Packham Heliconcia

There was (as you have probably noticed) a lot of sleeve action going on, perfect for a winter or autumnal affair whilst the majority of designs were bright and breezy enough for Spring and Summer occasions too.

Hell, what am I on about – where whatever you want whatever the season. If I had the budget I’d buy one of these for the party we are attending New Year’s Eve…..

Top Jenny Packham Muscari – | Bottom – Jenny Packham Ruby

The models were also donning a selection of Jenny Packham’s 2013 Bridal Accessory collection. Um……I die.

You know when those people at any kind of live show sit too far forwards and block everyone else’s view? Yes? Really annoying?

That was me.

I was so tempted to half inch one of those headpieces Adam kept having to shove me back down in my seat. (Ahem – I also kept getting right in the way of his camera lens…)

Top – Jenny Packham Tease | Bottom – Jenny Packham Esme

There were feathers. There were sequins. There were pieces with a hint of bohemian influence and those with a modern luxe take on art deco.

I wouldn’t be able to choose which one to wear for W-day should I be lucky enough to be in that position.

Top – Jenny Packham Freesia | Bottom – Jenny Packham Jade

Gown wise there were two clear winners for “me” and when I say that I mean the numbers I could genuinely imagine myself in should time be on rewind.

Those would be Camellia (in the platinum – a delicious soft silvery grey) and Azalea which was quite possibly the most perfect frock in the whole of the world.

(Please someone buy it and send me the W-day pictures so I can live vicariously through you.)

Top – Jenny Packham Hibiscus| Bottom – Jenny Packham Hyacinth

For the show Jenny Packham also created four additional gowns especially for New York. These were Blaire, Nicole, Principessa and Rapunzel – the latter having some of the most stunning back detail ever witnessed by yours truly.

Are you wearing Jenny Packham for the big day? Do let us know in the comments box below and add any detail on accessories and shoes that you would like to share… (you know this is because I am a nosey mare right?)

76 thoughts on “Jenny Packham Bridal Collection 2013”

Oh now, will you just look at Tease with those Grace Jones-esque statement shoulders. cant you just imagine Katherine Hepburn slinking about in that one.

I love this entire collection. Sadly, I look ridiculous in all Packham – but what I love about this lot is there’s such variety in style and shape. Almost enough to make me think I could pull a few of them off!

Firstly, @Karen – how spesh are those shoulders on Tease?! I think Nicole S should come out rocking those one night on the X Factor…

Secondly, I am not getting married, however, I am going on a date / birthday night out soon – do you think it would be OK for me to wear the short Buttercup dress with some rock chick black ankle boots and lots of black eyeliner? I think it would be wouldn’t it…please, someone say yes.

Thirdly, I am seriously enjoying the medieval look to the Rapunzel…

And finally, as much as these photos are very joyful, please can we see some of what fashion you rocked in the big NYC Miss Charlotte?

Tease is just the most beautiful thing – I also have a little eye for Hyacinth (although the name would have me thinking of that old BBC sitcom all day!) I never got to try on a JP – the only frock shop I went to that stocked her only carried size 8 samples, boo!x

@Karen – NO! but only because the shoes that go with it are so high I couldn’t totter very far in them so had to give the whole outfit a miss. I did do some killer studded Michael Kors platforms with skinny jeans though.

@Pamela – I forgot to say -YES. I am very much loving a short flirty feminine dress with an urban masculine boot.

@Karen – ha ha ha! don’t worry I’m not telling anyone anymore!!
In fact I keep getting told off as friends want to know what it looks like & I refuse to tell them! – there is NO WAY I am ruining the ‘oh my gosh’ reaction I expect (hope!) they are going to have!!!

Sigh….god I love JP and god I want to go wedding dress buying again (sob!).

I love them all – and am sending link to this to my BFF who is on the hunt for a frock (@Charlotte we are all at this vicarious thing, me=staving off the post wedding blues). JP wasn’t for me in the end, despite the frocks being amazing and the staff delightful, I’m only a short arse and they just seemed to drown me somehow. Said BFF is about 5 8″ though, so…

Amaryllis and Dentelle, and @Ella yes Kate Middleton did wear it in teal and I copied the pic and sent it to a friend – just what I’d wear if I was rich, tall and thin – rthe most beautiful dress ever! Could look at them forever… a girl can dream… x

Jennifer : you’re right Kate middleton wore it in teal, i saw a picture in the french boutique. i remember it cause my mum was not happy that Kate wears “her daughter’s dress”. It’s very similar to 2012 “aspen” dress So i’m not sure if Kate’s teal dress is aspen or dentelle !

The collection is amazing! I ordered my dress yesterday – dentelle for my summer wedding, it’s beautiful but it is going to need quite a bit of work to the middle. It comes with a piece of chiffon behind the lace around the chest area – it’s called a ‘modesty’ – but it totally hides the lace and its not very nice. The seam mistress at the shop I ordered it from had lots of different ideas for other ways we might be able to preserve my ‘modesty’ ! But any tips from Jenny packham fans out there are very welcome. Would also love some flower and headdress advice – would you wear a head dress or is it too much with the shoulders, sparkly lace and THAT back… Any advice much appreciated !

I just ordered Nicole… the photos and model don’t really do it justice, but it’s stunning!!!! Definitely meant for a smaller busted bride, which is perfect for me. I’m thrilled!!! Also chuffed because Nicole isn’t supposed to be coming out until May, so I’m getting my hands on it early!! 🙂 Miss Bush Bridal ROCKS.

I also just bought Nicole, and I agree with @Jane – it is so much more stunning in person! It wasn’t even on my radar until I went in the store. I thought I’d end up with a totally different JP, but I’m so happy with it!

Although I am slightly biased as I have just purchased it as my own wedding dress, my favorite is the ESME dress! it is the most wonderful dress I have ever tried on. Although, JP can do no wrong in my eyes!! Love them all!! : )

Hi Everyone, I purchased the Jenny Packham Willow in champagne for my March 2014 wedding. I am petite and will be selling it immediately after my wedding. If anyone has any interest please send me your email!

Hello! I would love to purchase your Willow in champagne for my fall 2014 wedding. I just tried it on (after trying the ivory) and absolutely fell in love with the color. Can you tell me more about it? What label size did you get and what are your measurements? Did you put a champagne vail with it? How much?